Windows 8 Performance Boosting Bootcamp

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What You Will Learn

This comprehensive course walks users through completely optimizing their Windows 8 operating system. Windows 8 was one of the most powerful and innovative operating systems released by Microsoft. Many people didn’t realize just how powerful Windows 8 was until it was being phased out for Windows 10.

What You Need To Know (Pre-requisites)

This class is complete and requires no prior knowledge.

Why Choose Craig The Tech Teacher

Craig Chamberlin is an active professional IT Administrator, E-Commerce Web Developer and SEO Expert at Precision Electric, Inc. After graduating from Indiana University in 2003, he began working as a IT Administrator and Web Developer for Precision Electric, Inc. Craig continually brings cutting edge agile development, training and support techniques to Industrial E-Commerce markets. Such innovations continue to revolutionize many sectors of the industry.

Once a year Craig gives live training seminars within Precision Electric’s Facility at their annual Industrial Services and Training Expo and continues to provide online training and support in areas of Industrial Drives and Computer Software. The basic motto of “Always improving towards the ever elusive ideal” guides both his approach to teaching, life as well as business.

Where To Get Help

If you run into problems Craig is here to help! Simply contact him directly and he will get back to you quickly!

Windows 8 Backup

This video covers how to create a Windows 7 system restore point, this step is essential to make sure you can recover from any possible issue you might encounter during the speedup series.

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How To Backup Important Windows 8 Files

2 Minutes 29 Seconds

This video covers how to backup important Windows 8 files to prevent possible data loss during the Windows 8 speedup process.

Windows 8 Virus And Malware Removal

1

How To Uninstall Slow Windows 8 Antivirus Software

3 Minutes 43 Seconds

This video covers how to uninstall slow Windows 8 antivirus software that is frequently included with Windows 8 computers.

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How To Install Avast! Free Antivirus On Windows 8

4 Minutes 38 Seconds

This lesson covers how to install a great free antivirus suite called Avast! Home edition onto your Windows 8 operating system. This antivirus has much better performance than most other antivirus software packages.

3

How To Register And Setup Avast! Free Antivirus On Windows 8

6 Minutes 42 Seconds

This video covers how to register and setup the Avast! Free Antivirus tool on a Windows 8 operating system.

4

How To Remove Windows 8 Viruses And Spyware

6 Minutes 0 Seconds

This lesson covers how to remove viruses and spyware from the Windows 8 operating system. Viruses and spyware can cause massive speed reduction to an operating system so this task should be done regularly.

Windows 8 System Performance Optimization

1

How To Repair Windows 8 Registry Errors

4 Minutes 45 Seconds

This lesson covers how to repair Windows 8 registry errors. Registry errors can cause system instability and slowdown.

2

How To Optimize Windows 8 Startup

5 Minutes 38 Seconds

This lesson covers how to optimize the startup of a Windows operating system. This optimization will boost the speed in which your computer boots up.

3

How To Install The Classic Start Menu On Windows 8

4 Minutes 36 Seconds

This lesson covers how to install the classic start menu onto the Windows 8 operating system. The Classic Start menu allows users to have quicker access to critical menu items.

4

How To Disable Windows 8 User Account Control (UAC)

2 Minutes 38 Seconds

This lesson covers how to disable the Windows 8 User Account Control (UAC) feature that consistently interrupts workflow. It`s important to note that due to security, this might not be appropriate for all users.

5

How To Optimize The Windows 8 Paging File

2 Minutes 41 Seconds

This lesson covers how to optimize the Windows 8 paging file for better RAM usage.

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How To Enable Windows 8 Hard Drive Write Caching

2 Minutes 42 Seconds

This lesson covers how to enable Hard Drive Write Caching on the Windows 8 operating system. Hard drive write caching may not be appropriate for all users and systems.

7

How To Set Windows 8 To High Performance Mode

2 Minutes 8 Seconds

This lesson covers how to set Windows 8 to High Performance mode. High Performance Mode boosts system performance by removing battery and energy saving features

This lesson covers how to locate and delete large files on the Windows 8 operating system. Removing unneeded files will prevent users from experiencing low disk performance issues.

10

How To Upgrade Windows 8 Computer Memory (RAM)

6 Minutes 58 Seconds

This lesson covers how to locate physical RAM (memory) upgrades for a Windows 8 computer.

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How To Auto Login On Startup In Windows 8

1 Minute 45 Seconds

This lesson covers how to configure Windows 8 to automatically login a user on startup. Due to security concerns, this is not recommended for all systems.

Bonus Content

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The Two Desktop Environments Of Windows 8

8 Minutes 52 Seconds

This lesson covers the two desktop environments of the Windows 8 operating system. Many people do not realize that Windows 8 has a hybrid desktop environment, one designed for touch screens and one designed for PC.